High Power Knex Mini Cannon
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High Power Knex Mini Cannon
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This was originally going to be a single shot tunnel and ram gun but the handle was a little uncomfortable so I made it into a free standing cannon that shoots yellow rods.
The Barrel
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Follow the pics and build the barrel.
The Stand
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Look at pics.
The Firing Pin
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A purple rod with a purple connector at the end.
Rubberbands
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Look at pics.
Loading and Firing
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Pull back firing pin, insert a yellow rod into muzzle and use a different rod to push it down all the way.
Flick switch to fire.
Flick switch to fire.